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ADHD Experts Podcast

402- The Unexpected Link Between Migraine Headaches and ADHD

ADHD Experts Podcast

ADDitude

Hallowell, Adhd, Mental Health, 504, Add, Iep, Deficit, Additude, Medication, Disorder, Attention, Health & Fitness

4.61.3K Ratings

🗓️ 27 May 2022

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

Sarah Cheyette, M.D., shines a light on the connection between migraine headaches and ADHD, explains factors that may lead to or worsen headaches in people with and without ADHD, and women in particular, and shares strategies to reduce or stop migraines.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Attention Deficit Disorder Expert Podcast series by Attitude Magazine.

0:15.1

Welcome.

0:16.1

My name is Annie Rogers, and on behalf of the Attitude Team, I'd like to thank you for joining

0:21.5

today's ADHD Experts presentation titled, The Unexpected Link Between Migraine Headaches

0:28.8

and ADHD. Living with ADHD, as it turns out, may result in literal headaches. According

0:36.0

to research, ADHD symptoms and challenges from impulsivity to disorganization may contribute

0:43.9

to or worsen migraine headaches. In turn, headaches may exacerbate ADHD symptoms. It's a

0:52.6

cycle and a relationship that few physicians recognize or understand. In today's webinar,

0:59.2

we will learn more about the connection between ADHD and headaches, and we will leave with

1:04.7

strategies to overcome these problems that lead to migraines.

1:10.7

Leading today's presentation is Dr. Sarah Sheyet. Dr. Sheyet is a pediatric neurologist.

1:18.3

She graduated from Princeton University, and UCLA Medical School. She is a co-author of

1:24.8

the books, Winning with ADHD, a playbook for teens and young adults with attention deficit,

1:31.0

hyperactivity disorder, and ADHD and the focused mind, a guide to giving your ADHD child

1:37.8

focus, discipline, and self-confidence. Before I hand over the microphone to Dr. Sheyet,

1:44.5

I have just a few housekeeping items. Those of you tuned into our live webinar may submit

1:51.6

questions for our expert at any time by navigating to the text box under the video player.

1:59.4

To download the slides, click on the event resources section of your webinar screen. And

2:05.7

if you're interested in the certificate of attendance option, look for instructions

2:10.1

in the email you'll receive about an hour after the live broadcast.

2:16.5

If you are listening in replay or podcast mode, visit attitudemag.com and search podcast

2:23.2

number 402 to access the slides, the webinar replay, and the certificate of attendance option.

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